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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 005 ~ PAGE 035
POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 036 ~ PAGE 066
PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGINA 067 ~ PAGINA 097
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
LABELS (for U.S.A. model only)
CERTIFICATION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED
OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes
les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warning – All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Following Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not
be used near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart
combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven
surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means
of an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure A.
17. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
19. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
20. Servicing – The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
• FOR CANADA MODEL ONLY
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
• POUR LES MODELES CANADIENS
UNIQUEMENT
ATTENTION
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTERODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.
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FRONT PANEL
PANNEAU AVANT
PANEL FRONTAL
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PANNEAU ARRIERE
PANEL TRASERO
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NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION /
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion
when installed on a rack.
• Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de
chaleur suffisante lors de
l’installation sur une étagère.
• Evite altas temperaturas.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del
calor cuando está instalado en la
consola.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the
cord.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimen-tation
avec précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement
du cordon.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con
cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando
desconecte el cordón de energía.
• Keep the set free from moisture,
water, and dust.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité,
l’eau et lapoussière.
• Mantenga el equipo libre de
humedad, agua y polvo.
• Unplug the power cord when not
using the set for long periods of
time.
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé
pendant de longues périodes.
• Desconecte el cordón de energía
cuando no utilice el equipo por
mucho tiempo.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation
holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
• No obstruya los orificios de
ventilación.
✽ (For sets with ventilation holes)
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers
dans l’appareil.
• No deje objetos extraños dentro del
equipo.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene,
and thinner come in contact with
the set.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des
insecticides, du benzène et un
diluant avec l’appareil.
• No permita el contacto de
insecticidas, gasolina y diluyentes
con el equipo.
• Never disassemble or modify the
set in any way.
• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier
l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une
autre.
• Nunca desarme o modifique el
equipo de ninguna manera.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL
Installing the Units
Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19” EIA rack rails.
CAUTION:
This DN-C550R will work normally when the player unit is mounted with the front panel within 10
degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not load or unload properly.
Installation du lecteur
Monter ce lecteur sur votre console ou meuble à l'aide des rails de 19” EIA.
ATTENTION:
Le DN-C550R fonctionne normalement lorsque le lecteur de CD est monté avec le panneau avant
faisant un angle de 10 degrés pars rapport au plan vertical. Si le lecteur est trop incliné, les disques
risquent de ne pas être chargés correctement.
Instalación de la unidad
Monte la unidad sobre su mesa de mezclas o en el rack con entradas de rack EIA de 19 pulgadas.
PRECAUCIÓN:
DN-C550R fonciona con normalidad cuando la unidad reproductora se monta con el panel frontal
dentro de los 10 grados del plano vertical. Si la unidad es inclinada excesivamente, puede ocurrir que
los discos no se carguen o descarguen correctamente en la unidad.
DN-C550R
Max. 10°
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IMPORTANT TO SAFETY
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is
damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction
when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove
by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.
2. Do not open the top cover
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.
If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.
3. Do not place anything inside
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD recorder.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.
Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your
set shown on the rating label.
Model No. DN-C550R Serial No.
Thank you for purchasing this DENON CD recorder. Please read the
operating instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the
CD recorder and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.
Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any
questions or problems arise.
Please check to make sure the following items are included
with the main unit in the carton:
(1) Main unit …………………………………………………………1
(2) Remote control unit RC-278 ……………………………………1
(3) R6P/AA Dry cell battery …………………………………………2
(4) Connection cord …………………………………………………2
(5) Operating instructions……………………………………………1
(6) Service station list ………………………………………………1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
ABOUT CD-R/RW DISCS
Discs that Can Be Used with this Unit
Be sure to use discs that bear either of the following marks
when recording with this unit.
This unit uses CDs (optical digital audio discs)
which bear the mark located at the right.
Note that specially shaped CDs, for example,
heart shaped or hexagonal cannot be played. Do
not attempt to use such CDs since doing so may
cause breakdown of this unit.
1
FEATURES
1. Various copying functions
• This set is equipped with a number of convenient copying
modes: “Disc dubbing” for copying entire discs, “Make CD
dubbing” for copying an entire disc then automatically
finalizing, “1-track dubbing” for copying single tracks, and
“Scan record dubbing” for selecting the tracks you want to
record while scanning CDs and copying the selected tracks.
• One of two copying speeds can be selected: normal speed
and double speed.
2. Recording from external devices
• This set is equipped with three convenient synchronized
recording functions: “Disc synchro recording” for recording
an album on the source side, “Make CD recording” for
automatically finalizing after synchronized recording of a disc,
and “Track synchro recording” for recording track at a time. It
is also possible to record manually.
3. An abundance of playback functions
• Thanks to the combination of the CD and CD-R units, this set
is equipped with three different play modes: “Relay play” for
relay playback between the disc in the CD unit and the disc in
the CD-R unit, “Mix play” for programmed or random playback
of the disc in the CD unit and the disc in the CD-R unit as if
they were a single disc, and “Dual play” with which the CD
and CD-R units can be operated independently.
• This set is equipped with the programmed play, random play,
and all-track, 1-track and A-B repeat play modes.
4. Rich Variety of Digital Input Jacks
• In addition to two analog input jacks, this unit is equipped with
a total of two digital input jacks. There is one optical digital
input jack for use with digital sources such as CD, MD and
satellite broadcasts, and there is one digital coaxial input jack.
5. Equipped with Sampling Rate Converter
• This converter permits direct digital input recording from DAT
or satellite broadcasts (32 kHz, 48 kHz) which have sampling
frequencies that differ from that of the 44.1 kHz used with
CD.
6. Text Entry and Display Function
• The album title and the track title for individual tracks can be
entered and displayed for recorded CD-R/RW discs.
7. Equipped with
®
, HDCD
®
(High Definition
Compatible Digital
®
) decoder (CD unit)
• During track selection, during search and when the recorder
sustains a strong impact, the disc’s rotational speed
changes greatly, causing a small noise to be emitted. This is
not a malfunction of the recorder.
• If the CD recorder is operated while an FM or AM broadcast
is being received, there may be noise in the FM or AM
reception. Please switch the power to the CD recorder off at
such times.
• The DN-C550R has a broad dynamic range. Please exercise
caution when turning up the volume on the amplifier in
cases when the playback volume is low. If the volume is
turned up too high, it could damage the speakers.
• Placing this recorder or its connection cords near a TV or
other audio device could cause a humming sound to be
emitted. If this occurs, relocate the recorder or reroute the
connection cords.
• Be sure to remove the disc from the recorder before moving
it. The disc could be damaged if left in the recorder while it
is being moved.
• Do not place any object in the tray in the position where the
disc is loaded, or open and close the tray with anything
inside. Foreign objects in the tray could damage the play
mechanism.
• Do not move the recorder from a cold place to a warm place
suddenly. If the recorder is cold when brought into a warm
room, condensation could form, preventing proper operation
of the recorder. If condensation does form on the recorder
when it is brought into a warm room, wait at least 30
minutes before use.
2
CAUTIONS DURING USE
CD-R Discs and CD-RW Discs
CD Discs
This unit can display text information on the
display when playing CD text discs which
contain text information in English category.
The CD text disc includes the mark shown at the
right.
NOTE:
• This unit can provide a text display of the following
types of characters. Other types of characters will
result in “_” being displayed.
• Alphabet
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
• Numbers
0123456789
• Symbols
CD Text Discs
Methods of Recording to Disc
2 CD-R Discs
• CD-R discs incorporate a pigment layer for recording.
When exposed to the recording laser, a change in form
occurs at the boundary of this layer and the plastic layer
resulting in the recording of the signal. The recorded
information is maintained until the end of the life of the
disc.
• After recording, finalized discs can be played on ordinary
CD players.
2 CD-RW Discs
• CD-RW discs incorporate a phase change layer. The
recording process causes this layer to change from a
crystal (reflective) condition to an amorphous (non-
crystal) condition.
• Recorded information can be erased from CD-RW discs.
Deletion can take the form of deleting all of the disc
tracks or only the specified tracks working back from the
last track of the disc.
• Finalized CD-RW discs can be played on CD players
designed for use with CD-RW discs as well as on CD
recorders.
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NOTE:
This CD recorder uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to
enjoy music at a stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a
room of 10 °C (50 °F) ~ 30 °C (86 °F).
• Place of installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm
between the front, sides and back of the unit and walls or other
objects which may obstruct ventilation.
®
, HDCD
®
, High Definition Compatible Digital
®
and Microsoft Corporation
TM
are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from
Microsoft Corporation. This product is covered by one or
more of the following: In the USA: Patents 5,479,168,
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600,
5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: Patent 669114,
and in Europe: Patent 586586. Other patents pending.
SPACE
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ABOUT CD-R/RW DISCS ..............................................5, 6
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CD-R/RW STANDARDS ....................................................7
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS..................................7, 8
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT..........................................9, 10
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SETUP METHOD ....................................................10 ~ 13
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COPYING PROCEDURE .........................................13 ~ 15
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RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES ............15 ~ 19
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NORMAL PLAYBACK .....................................................19
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VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS........................20 ~ 24
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RELAY MODE.........................................................24 ~ 27
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FINALIZING CD-R/RW DISC ...........................................27
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EDITING..................................................................28 ~ 33
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MENU MODE .................................................................33
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MESSAGES.....................................................................34
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TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................35
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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS .................................................35
• CD-R Discs • CD-RW Discs
Recordable
ReWritable
Recordable
ReWritable
✽ Recording will not be possible with discs that do not bear
the aforementioned marks.
For non-professionals or non-professional
purposes
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Digital Copies (SCMS)
A CD-R/RW disc onto which has been recorded using the digital input cannot be further digitally recorded (i.e., copied) onto a
separate CD-R/RW disc or MD, etc.. This is a standard established by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).
Track Numbers: Auto Track Function
Recording is not possible.
Recording is
possible.
Recording is
possible.
Recording is possible.Digital
recording
Digital
source
Digital equipment
CD player, etc.
Analog
Recording is possible.
Recording is not possible.
Analog
source
Analog
recording
Analog
Digital
2 Recording from a digital input
• When performing digital recording of a CD, track numbers are
updated when the first sound is detected after the track switches.
• When making a digital recording from a MD, a track number that is
the same as the original track number will automatically be
associated.
• When recording from a DAT, track numbers are given when track
switching is detected using the start IDs.
• When recording from a satellite broadcasts or other digital
equipment, the detection of a blank portion of about 3 seconds or
longer, the same as when making recordings with an analog input,
will result in the operation of the auto track function and the
automatic association of the track number.
• The track number might not switch correctly when there is a lot of
noise in the blank portion between tracks.
• The track number might change when the signal level is very low
within the track.
NOTES:
• When recording an analog source that contains a very low level signal within the track, or a digital source other than
CD/MD/DAT, switch off the auto track function then make a manual recording and associate the track numbers manually.
• When the recording level is set too low while recording an analog source or a digital source other than CD/MD/DAT, the
track numbers might not be associated at the correct position. Please set a suitable recording level.
Digital
★ Recording in the Synchro-recording mode (e.g., disc Synchro-recording, track Synchro-recording, and auto finalization recording)
results in the track numbers being automatically associated. The manner in which the track numbers are associated will differ as
follows for digital recording and for analog recording depending on the conditions.
2 Recording from an analog input
Track numbers will automatically be associated when a blank portion of
about 3 seconds or longer is detected.
• When the input signal is affected by noise or there is some other
interference, the track number might not change at the correct
position.
• The track number might change when the signal level is very low within the track.
✽ The on/off setting of the auto track function is possible in manual recording. (See “Setting of the Auto Track Mark” on Page 11.)
Finalization Processing of CD-R Discs
After the recording of a CD-R disc is completed, finalization
processing is required to enable it to be played on an ordinary
CD player.
Finalization Processing of CD-RW Discs
CD-RW discs cannot be played on an ordinary CD player,
even with finalization processing. Playback is possible
only on CD recorders or players suited for use with CD-
RW discs.They can only be played on a player that is
suited for use with CD-RW discs. Also note that CD-RW
discs can be erased after being finalized.
NOTES:
• Once a CD-R disc has been finalized, additional
recording will no longer be possible.
• The information that has been recorded to a CD-
R disc cannot be erased.
Unrecorded
disc
Recording is possible.
“Prior to Finalization”
Additional recording is possible.
Playback is not possible on an ordinary
CD player. Playback is only possible
with a CD recorder.
“After Finalization”
Additional recording is not possible.
Playback is possible on an ordinary CD
player.
Recorded
disc
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DISC HANDLING AND PRECAUTIONS
Disc Handling
Avoid touching the surface of the disc when inserting or
removing it.
Be careful not to get
fingerprints on the signal
recording surface.
Disc Cleaning
2 When the disc has become marked with fingerprints or dirt,
wipe it clean before use. The dirt will not affect the signal of
the disc, but the sound quality may drop and there may be
breaks in the sound. Note that when the surface of a CD-
R/RW disc is dirty, it may not record properly.
2 To wipe the disc clean, use one of the disc cleaning sets
available on the market or a soft cloth.
Lightly wipe in the direction
from centre to outside.
Do not wipe in a circular
manner.
Handling Precautions
• Do not allow fingerprints, oil, or dirt to adhere.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface, especially when
removing or returning the disc to the case.
• Do not bend the disc.
• Do not heat the disc.
• Do not enlarge the center hole.
• Do not write on the label surface (i.e., printed side) with a
ballpoint pen or pencil.
• Water droplets may form on the surface of the disc when it
is suddenly brought from a cold place such as outdoors to a
warm place. If this happens, do not dry the disc with a hair
dryer.
Storage Precautions
• Be sure to eject the disc after playing.
• Always return the disc to its case to avoid dust, scratches,
and misshaping.
• Do not leave the disc in the following places:
1. Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for long
periods.
2. Where there is a lot of dampness and dust.
3. Where it will be exposed to heat such as from a heater.
NOTES:
• Do not attach commercially available disc labels or
other seals on the disc. Doing so may make it
impossible to record or play the disc properly.
Digital
Digital
• Do not use record spray or static electricity prevention
products. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other
volatile chemicals.
★ Recording is possible without reception of the copy defect restriction. (See “Copy management” on page 13.)
Final Tr
Final Tr
10s
-54dB
2Tr1Tr
2Tr1Tr
Source
CD-R/RW disc
-54dB (Internal)
Synchro Level (External)
• CD digital (Internal/External)
Final Tr
Final Tr
10s
-54dB
2Tr1Tr
2Tr1Tr
Source
CD-R/RW disc
• MD digital (External), DAT digital (External)
Final Tr
Final Tr
10s
3s
-54dB
2Tr1Tr
2Tr1Tr
Source
CD-R/RW disc
Synchro Level
• BS/CS digital (External), Analog (External)
Start ID (DAT)
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Precautions When Loading Discs
• Only load one disc. Loading two or more discs in a layer will
cause breakdown and may also scratch the discs.
• Discs of the 8 cm size should be carefully aligned with the
recessed disc guide area and loaded without the use of an
adapter. If not properly loaded, the disc may fall out or the
disc holder may cease to open.
• Be careful not to get your finger caught when the disc
holder is closing.
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RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO THE CD-R/RW STANDARDS
★ Standards concerned with CD recorder playback have been established based on the existing standards of CD players;
however, for recording, the method differs from that used with existing cassette decks and MD recorders, etc. In view of this,
please gain a good understanding of the following restrictions associated with CD-R/RW discs and enjoy the medium.
Restrictions of CD-R/RW Discs
• CD-R discs can be recorded to only once. The recorded information cannot be erased.
• The recorded information of CD-RW discs can be erased.
• Recording mistakes made with CD-R discs cannot be erased; therefore, it is recommended that a CD-RW disc be used until you
are accustomed to the recording operation.
Restrictions in Recording with this Unit
• The recording operation procedure is the same for CD-R discs and CD-RW discs.
• When making additional recording to a previously recorded disc, the end of the last track is detected and recording is started
from there.
• The record standby mode cannot be set for CD-R/RW discs with less than about 8 seconds of recordable time remaining. If you
attempt to do so, “Disc Full” is displayed.
• Songs with a recording time of less than 4 seconds cannot be recorded.
• A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded to one CD-R/RW disc. If you attempt to record a 100th track, “Disc Full” is
displayed, the track number cannot be changed and recording is not possible.
• It is not possible to conduct digital input recording from digitally recorded CD-R/RW discs, MDs or DATs if “SCMS ENA.” is set
at “Copy management” in the setup mode. In this case, either switch to analog input recording or set “SCMS INH.” in the
setup mode.
• This unit cannot record CD-ROM and other non-audio signal sources. When an attempt is made to record from such sources,
“CopyProhibit” is displayed.
• When a recording is made from a disc that includes data other than audio signals such as CD graphics, only the audio signal is
recorded; other data is not recorded.
• DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, and other compressed audio signals) cannot be recorded.
Compatibility with Other CD Players and Discs
• Finalization processing on a CD-R disc that has been recorded with this unit will permit that disc to be played on ordinary CD
player. (See “Finalizing CD-R/RW Disc” on Page 27.)
•
Finalization processing on a CD-RW disc that has been recorded with this unit will permit that disc to be played only on a CD player
designed to be used with CD-RW discs or on another CD recorder. (See “Finalization Processing of CD-RW Discs” on Page 6.)
• Do not place anything other than a disc on the disc tray.
• Do not use discs that are cracked, misshapen, or have been
repaired with an adhesive, etc.
• Do not use discs that have adhesive coming out from
cellophane tape or the label of a rental disc, or adhesive
remaining after removal of the label. Use of a disc in this
condition may result in the disc not being ejected or in
breakdown.
NOTES:
• To assure accurate recording, record with an ambient temperature of 30 °C or less.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the top.
• Recording may stop if the unit is subject to shocks during recording. If recording stops, it may no longer be possible to
use the disc normally.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
q
Power button (POWER)
• Turns the CD recorder ON and OFF.
w
Phones jack (PHONES)
• Jack for headphones.
e
Phones level control (PHONES LEVEL)
• Adjust the headphone volume.
r
Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
• Receives signals from the remote control.
t
Disc tray (CD)
• Store-bought CDs and finalized CD-R/RW discs can be
played.
y
Display select button (DISPLAY SELECT)
• The display switches each time the button is pressed.
o
CD unit operating buttons
1 : Use this to start playback.
2 : Use this to stop playback.
3 : Use this to pause playback.
8, 9 : Use this to move to the beginning of
tracks.
5 : Use this to open and close the disc holder.
TIME : Use this to switch between the elapsed
time, remaining track time and total
remaining time.
!0
Relay mode button (RELAY MODE)
• The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
✽ Switching is not permitted during recording.
Front Panel
!3
Menu button (MENU)
• This button is used when inputting disc and track titles
and for such editing operations as CD-RW Disc
erasing.
!4
Multi Jog dial (MULTI JOG)
• Recording level control (Recording).
• Selects settings (Menu mode).
!5
Record button (4 REC)
• Press this button to record.
• The recording standby mode is set when the record
button (
4 REC) is pressed alone.
• Press the play button (
1 PLAY) while in the recording
standby mode to start recording.
• To stop recording or to cancel the recording standby
mode, press the stop button (
2 STOP).
!6
Disc tray (CD-R)
!7
CD-R operating buttons
1 : Use this to start playback or recording.
2 : Use this to stop playback or recording.
3 : Use this to pause playback or recording.
8, 9 : Use this to move to the beginning of
tracks.
5 : Use this to open and close the disc holder.
✽ If the text information input operation
has performed but not finalized, the disc
holder cannot be opened until all the test
information has been deleted. (See Page
10.)
TIME : During playback, use this to switch
between the elapsed time, remaining track
time and total remaining time. During
recording, use this to switch between the
elapsed time per track and the total
remaining recording time.
!8
Normal speed copy mode button
(DUBBING NORMAL)
• The copy dubbing mode switches each time this
button is pressed.
Time display
for both the
CD and CD-R
CD only CD-R only
111
CD
OPT
(OPTICAL)
COAX
(COAXIAL)
ANALOG
XLR
(BALANCED)
11 1
1
Normal
(
SINGLE
)
Relay
(RELAY)
Mix
(MIX)
Dual
(DUAL)
1111
Disc
dubbing
Make CD
dubbing
1-track
dubbing
Scan record
dubbing
11 11
u
Title/Character button (TITLE/CHARACTER)
• When pressed while the display mode is set to CD or
CD-R, the text information is displayed.
• When text is being input, the characters change.
i
Input button (INPUT)
• Selects input source.
• Switching will be as follows each time the button is
pressed.
!1
Finalize button (FINALIZE)
• Press this button to finalize.
!2
Clear button (CLEAR)
• Use this to delete programmed tracks or text input
characters.
• When pressed in the menu mode, the set returns to
the previous mode.
!9
Double-speed copy mode button
(DUBBING HIGH)
• The double-speed dubbing mode switches each time
this button is pressed.
@0
Display
• Information screen.
Disc
dubbing
Make CD
dubbing
1-track
dubbing
Scan record
dubbing
11 11
ANALOG
(UNBALANCED)
1
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@1
Analog CD/CD-R output (UNBALANCED)
jacks (ANALOG OUT CD/CD-R)
• These are unbalanced outputs using RCA type jacks.
• Connects to the unbalanced analog input of an
amplifier (left and right).
• In the dual mode, only the CD-R side sound is output.
@2
Analog input (UNBALANCED) jacks
(ANALOG IN CD-R)
• These are unbalanced inputs using RCA type jacks.
• Connects to the unbalanced analog output of an
amplifier (left and right).
@3
Digital CD/CD-R output jack
(DIGITAL OUT CD/CD-R COAXIAL)
• Connects to the digital coaxial input of e.g. amplifier or
recording device.
• In the dual mode, only the CD-R side digital data is
output.
@4
Digital CD/CD-R output jack
(DIGITAL OUT CD/CD-R OPTICAL)
• Connects to the digital optical input of e.g. amplifier or
recording device.
• In the dual mode, only the CD-R side digital data is
output.
@5
Digital input jack
(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)
• Connects to the digital coaxial output of an external
digital sources.
@6
Digital input jack
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL)
• Connects to the digital optical output of an external
digital source.
@7
Analog CD-only output (UNBALANCED) jacks
(ANALOG OUT CD)
• In all modes, only the CD side sound is output.
@8
Digital CD-only output jack
(DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL)
• In all modes, only the CD side digital data is output.
@9
Digital CD-only output jack
(DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL)
• In all modes, only the CD side digital data is output.
#0
Analog input (BALANCED) jacks
(ANALOG IN CD-R)
• These are active balanced inputs using XLR type
connectors.
• Connects to the balanced analog output of an amplifier
(left and right).
Pin layout: 1. GND 2. HOT 3. COLD
Rear Panel Display indications
q
Mode display (CD-R)
• CD:
CD (a pre-recorded CD or finalized CD-R or CD-RW
disc) is loaded.
• CD-R:
An unfinalized CD-R disc is loaded.
• CD-RW:
An unfinalized CD-RW disc is loaded.
•
4:
Lights during recording.
•
1:
Lights during play/recording.
•
3:
Pause function active.
• PROG:
Lights in program mode.
• 1 Tr, SYNC:
Synchronized recording active.
• RAND:
Plays tracks in random order.
• A.T.M.:
Auto track mark indicator.
• D.in:
This indicator lights when one of the digital inputs
(digital) is selected.
If this flashes after performing the recording operation,
check the connections of the digital input jacks.
• FADE:
This flashes during the fade-in and fade-out recording
operation.
• :
This lights when the CD-R unit’s time is displayed.
• SKIP:
This lights when a track is set to be skipped.
• ON:
This lights when the skip play mode is turned on.
w
Mode display (CD)
• CD:
This lights when a disc is loaded.
• RAND:
Random indicator.
• PROG:
Program indicator.
•
3:
Pause indicator.
•
1:
Play indicator.
• :
This lights when the CD unit’s time is displayed.
• HDCD:
This lights when playing discs recorded in HDCD
format.
e
Shared mode displays
• REPEAT, 1:
Lights up when a track/complete disc (or program) is
repeated.
✽ Off when both the CD and CD-R units’ times are
displayed.
• REPEAT A-B:
This lights when in the A-B repeat play mode.
✽ Off when both the CD and CD-R units’ times are
displayed.
• SINGLE, TOTAL:
Time mode indicator.
✽ Off when both the CD and CD-R units’ times are
displayed.
• DUBB:
This lights when in the normal speed dubbing mode.
• DUBB HIGH:
This lights when in the double-speed dubbing
(copying) mode.
• MIX:
This lights when in the mixed (CD and CD-R units)
mode.
• RELAY:
This lights when in the relay play mode between the
CD and CD-R units.
• DUAL:
This lights when in the CD and CD-R unit dual mode.
r
Input source display
• Each press of the input switching button (INPUT)
causes the indicators to light as described below.
CD
:
This lights when the input source is set
to the internal CD.
OPT
:
This lights when the DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL input jacks are selected.
COAX
:
This lights when the DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL input jacks are selected.
ANALOG
:
This lights when the ANALOG
UNBALANCED CD-R IN input jacks are
selected.
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ª
ª
ª
t
Music calendar display
• Tracks on a disc or in a program.
• Track in play/recording.
✽ Off when both the CD and CD-R times are displayed.
y
Multiple display
• This display indicates the number of tracks, track
number, play time, recording time, various operational
information, text messages, etc.
• When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the
CD-R time is displayed.
u
Level meter
• Record level bar, indicates the audio signal level.
• When the CD-R unit is set to the recording mode, the
input level is displayed.
i
Track No. display
• When there is text information, the track number is
displayed.
• When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the
CD track number is displayed.
o
Time display
• When there is text information, the time is displayed.
• When both the CD and CD-R times are displayed, the
CD time is displayed.
ANALOG
XLR
:
This lights when the ANALOG
BALANCED IN input jacks are selected.
ª
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7
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
2 The included remote control unit (RC-278) can be used to operate the DN-C550R from a distance.
q Remove the remote control unit’s back lid.
w Insert the two R6P (AA) batteries in the battery
compartment, in the direction indicated by the marks inside
the compartment.
e Put the back lid back on.
Cautions on batteries
• Use R6P (AA) batteries in the remote control unit.
• The batteries should be replaced with new ones after
approximately one year, though this depends on the
frequency with which the remote control unit is used.
• Even if the batteries are less than a year old, replace
them with new ones if the remote control unit no
longer operates even from a short distance from the
main unit.
• The included battery is only for verifying operation.
Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.
• When inserting new batteries, wait about two
minutes after removing the old batteries before
inserting the new ones.
• Be sure to set the batteries in the proper “<” and
“>” directions, as indicated by the marks in the
remote control unit’s battery compartment.
• Remove the batteries when not using the remote
control unit for long periods of time.
• To avoid explosions and fluid leakage:
• Do not use one new battery with one old one.
• Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose
of batteries in flames.
• If the battery fluid should leak, wipe all the fluid off
the battery compartment, then insert new batteries.
• When operating the remote control unit, point it at
the main unit as shown in the diagram.
• The remote control unit can be operated from a
direct distance of approximately 8 meters from
the main unit. This distance will be shortened,
however, if there are obstacles or when operated
from an angle.
(The remote control unit will operate from a
horizontal angle of up to about 30°.)
30°
30°
2
4
3
7
8
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10
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8
Using the remote control unit
Approx. 8 meters
NOTES:
• The remote control unit may not operate if the remote
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light, or if there is an obstacle between it and the remote
sensor.
• Do not press buttons on the main unit and on the remote
control unit at the same time. Doing so will result in
malfunction.
Inserting the batteries
STOP
PAU SE
PLAY
2
4
3
78
56
1
9
10
+
10
REC
_
DUBBING
_
NORMAL HIGH
RELAY
MODE
CD CD-R
ENTER
MENU
8
9
3
2
6
7
PROG/DIRECT
CALL
RANDOM
DISPLAY SEL
.
FADER INPUT FINALIZE
1 / ALL A - B
CHARACTER
TIME
TITLE
B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278
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Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
2 Buttons not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit.
2 Buttons marked “✽” function regardless of the function selector switch.
Play button (1 PLAY)
Pause button (3 PAUSE)
Repeat A - B button (A - B)
Stop button (2 STOP)
Record button (4 REC)
Automatic search reverse
and forward buttons (
8
and 9)
Manual search reverse and
forward buttons (
6 and
7)
Random button (RANDOM)
Press this button to play the track
in random order.
(See Page 22.)
Display select button
(DISPLAY SEL.)
Press this to perform A-B repeat
playback.
Repeat 1/ALL button (1/ALL)
Press this to perform 1-track
repeat playback and all-track
repeat playback.
Character button
(CHARACTER)
Finalize button (FINALIZE)
Number buttons (1 to 10)
Use these buttons for direct
search and programmed playback.
Normal speed dubbing
mode button (DUBBING
NORMAL)
High speed dubbing
mode button (DUBBING
HIGH)
Relay mode button
(RELAY MODE)
Function selector
switch
+
10 button
Use this button to enter track
numbers of 11 or over for direct
search and programmed playback.
Call button (CALL)
Use this button to check the
programmed tracks.
Program/direct button
(PROG/DIRECT)
Press this button to switch
between the program setting
mode and the direct search mode.
Normally this is set to the direct
search mode.
Clear button (CLEAR)
Menu button (MENU)
Enter button (ENTER)
✽
✽
✽
✽
Switches the operation of
the buttons between the
CD and CD-R.
✽
✽
Title button (TITLE)
Press this button to switch the
time display to the title display.
Input select button (INPUT)
Time button (TIME)
Fader button (FADER)
Press this for fade-in and fade-out
recording.
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2 Inserting Disc
q Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (5) to open the disc tray.
w Insert a disc in the appropriate recess in the tray, label side
up.
e Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (
5) to close the tray.
•“Close” lights up, followed by “TOC Reading”
and the display will show the type of disc you inserted.
• If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CD-R or
unfinalized CD-RW, the CD recorder will calibrate the
disc for optimum recording. During this process the
display will first show “Now OPC” and then the
number of audio tracks. Calibration can take up to 60
seconds. (CD-R/RW)
• If a CD-R/RW is finalized it will show “CD” on the
display.
Recess
Disc tray
NOTES:
• If your finger should get caught in the disc tray when it closes, press the OPEN/CLOSE button (
5).
• For recording it is important that the blank disc is completely free from dust particles or scratches. See “Disc cleaning”
on Page 6.
• When text information is entered but not finalized, the disc holder will not open until all of the text information has been
deleted.
“Text Erase OK?” will be displayed for 2 seconds. When the enter button is pressed during this interval, the text
information will be deleted and the disc holder can be opened.
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SETUP METHOD
★ The 10 items listed below can be set with the setup menu. The following messages will be displayed for the various setting
items.
• Close the disc trays and set the stop mode for both the CD and CD-R sections.
• The contents of the set menu are stored, but this data might be lost if the unit is disconnected from the power source for 2 to 3
days.
q “Sync. Rec?”…………………………………………… Synchro recording mode.
w “Sync. Level?” ……………………………………… Synchro recording level.
e “A.T. Mark?”…………………………………………… Auto track mark.
r “FadeIn Time?” ……………………………………… Fade-in recording time.
t “FadeOutTime?” …………………………………… Fade-out recording time.
y “Intro Time?”………………………………………… Scan recording intro time.
u “Custom Index” ……………………………………… Custom index.
i “Skip Play?”…………………………………………… Skip play.
o “Timer Play?”………………………………………… Timer playback.
!0 “SCMS Set?” …………………………………………… Copy management.
OPEN/CLOSE button
(
5)
(1) Setup Method
STOP
PAUS E
PLAY
2
4
3
78
56
1
9
10
+
10
REC
ENTER
MENU
8
9
3
2
6
7
PROG/DIRECT
CALL
RANDOM
DISPLAY SEL
FADER INPUT FINALIZE
1 / ALL A - B
CHARACTER
TIME
TITLE
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TIME
TIME
CLEAR INPUT
MENU
5
OPEN /CLOSE
5
PROFESSIONAL CD RECORDER DN-C550R
PHONES PHONES LEVEL
MIN
MAX
POWER
ON
OFF
FINALIZE
MULTI JOG
3
1
2
3
1
2
REMOTE SENSOR
PLAY STOP PAUSE
HIGHNORMAL
DUBBING
8
9
RELAY MODE
DISPLAY
SELECT
TITLE /
CHARACTER
PUSH
ENTER
8
9
PLAY STOP PAUSE
4
REC
-
+
2
3
2
1 2,3 2
1
Switch on the power.
2
Press the menu button and turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control
unit to display “Setup Menu?”.
3
Press the enter button and enter the setup mode.
(2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode
★ Perform the synchro recording mode settings. (See Page 18.)
STOP
PAUS E
PLAY
2
4
3
78
56
1
9
10
+
10
REC
ENTER
MENU
8
9
3
2
6
7
PROG/DIRECT
CALL
RANDOM
DISPLAY SEL
FADER INPUT FINALIZE
1 / ALL A - B
CHARACTER
TIME
TITLE
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TIME
TIME
CLEAR INPUT
MENU
5
OPEN /CLOSE
5
PROFESSIONAL CD RECORDER DN-C550R
PHONES PHONES LEVEL
MIN
MAX
POWER
ON
OFF
FINALIZE
MULTI JOG
3
1
2
3
1
2
REMOTE SENSOR
PLAY STOP PAUSE
HIGHNORMAL
DUBBING
8
9
RELAY MODE
DISPLAY
SELECT
TITLE /
CHARACTER
PUSH
ENTER
8
9
PLAY STOP PAUSE
4
REC
-
+
1,2,3,4
2,4
1,3
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Sync. Rec?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording selection mode.
3
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, then select the synchro
recording mode.
“Sync. Off?”.
“Disc Sync.?”.
“Make CD?”.
“1Tr Sync.?”.
4
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording mode.
“Synchro Off”.
“Disc Synchro”.
“Make CD”.
“1Tr Synchro”.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
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STOP
PAUS E
PLAY
2
4
3
78
56
1
9
10
+
10
REC
ENTER
MENU
8
9
3
2
6
7
PROG/DIRECT
CALL
RANDOM
DISPLAY SEL
FADER INPUT FINALIZE
1 / ALL A - B
CHARACTER
TIME
TITLE
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TIME
TIME
CLEAR INPUT
MENU
5
OPEN /CLOSE
5
PROFESSIONAL CD RECORDER DN-C550R
PHONES PHONES LEVEL
MIN
MAX
POWER
ON
OFF
FINALIZE
MULTI JOG
3
1
2
3
1
2
REMOTE SENSOR
PLAY STOP PAUSE
HIGHNORMAL
DUBBING
8
9
RELAY MODE
DISPLAY
SELECT
TITLE /
CHARACTER
PUSH
ENTER
8
9
PLAY STOP PAUSE
4
REC
-
+
1,2,3,4
2,4
1,3
(3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level
★ This sets the synchro recording start level when synchro recording is used.
(See Page 18.)
★ When using synchro recording, recording will start when the level of the input signal exceeds a set value. Recording will stop
when the signal continues to be at level that is lower than the set value for 10 seconds or longer.
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Sync. Level?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording selection mode.
3
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control, then set the synchro
recording level.
• The setup value is displayed in the multiple display area. “Sync. -**dB”
✽ The setting range is from –54 dB to –30 dB, variable in 6 dB steps.
4
Press the enter button and set the synchro recording level.
•“Complete” will be displayed.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
STOP
PAUS E
PLAY
2
4
3
78
56
1
9
10
+
10
REC
ENTER
MENU
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★ Refer to page 6 for a description of the Auto Track function.
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “A.T. Mark?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the auto track mark selection mode.
3
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select auto track mark
on or off.
• The selected mode indication will flash. “On/Off”
4
Press the enter button and set the auto track mark on or off.
•“A.T.Mark On” or “A.T.Mark Off” will be displayed.
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(5) Fade-in time setting
★ To perform fade-in recording, set the fade-in time.
(See Page 19.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “FadeIn Time?”.
2
Press the enter button to set the fade-in time setting mode.
3
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the fade-in time.
• The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. “FadeIn **sec”
✽ The setting can be set between 1 and 15 seconds in steps of 1 second.
4
Press the enter button to set the fade-in recording time.
•“Complete” will be displayed.
(6) Fade-out time setting
★ To perform fade-out recording, set the fade-out time.
(See Page 19.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “FadeOutTime?”.
2
Press the enter button to set the fade-out time setting mode.
3
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the fade-out
time.
• The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. “FadeOut**sec”
✽ The setting can be set between 1 and 15 seconds in steps of 1 second.
4
Press the enter button to set the fade-out recording time.
•“Complete” will be displayed.
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(7) Setting of the intro play time for scan recording
★ To perform scan recording, set the intro scan play time.
(See Page 15.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Intro Time?”.
2
Press the enter button to set the intro scan play time setting mode.
3
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to set the intro scan
play time.
• The setting is displayed on the multi-display section. “ScanTime **s”
✽ The setting can be set between 5 and 30 seconds in steps of 5 seconds.
4
Press the enter button to set the intro scan play time.
•“Complete” will be displayed.
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(8) Setting of the Custom Index
★ A desired name can be associated with the input jacks.
★ This is convenient for checking which equipment is connected with the input jacks.
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Custom Index”.
2
Press the enter button and set the custom index entry mode.
3
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select the jacks for
which a name will be associated.
• The selected jacks indication will flash. “Op/Co/An/XLR”
4
Press the enter button and set the jacks for which a name will be associated. This will set the name entry mode.
5
Select the entry mode with the character button, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search
button of the remote control to select the characters. Enter one character at a time with the enter button.
• See “Text editings” on Page 30, 31 for details of the character entry method, then perform operations 7 and 8.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
(9) Setting the Skip Play Mode
★ This allows playback that skips over tracks to which you do not want to listen.
(See “Registration of the tracks to which you do not wish to listen” on Page 29 for information on the setting of such tracks.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Skip Play?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the skip play selection mode.
3
Turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to select skip play on or off.
• The selected mode indication will flash. “On/Off”
4
Press the enter button and set the skip play to on or off.
•“S.Play On” or “S.Play Off” will be displayed.
NOTES:
• Finalizing the disc when tracks to which you do not want to listen have been registered, results in the skip play mode
automatically being switched on.
• Skip play is not possible on CD players that lack a skip play function.
• Program play and random play are not possible when there has been registration of tracks to which you do not want to
listen.
(10) Timer play mode setting
★ Timer playback is possible. (See Page 24.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “Timer Play?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the timer play selection mode.
3
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to turn the timer play
mode on or off.
• The selected mode indication will flash. “On/Off”
4
Press the enter button to set the timer play mode on or off.
•“TimerPlayOn” or “TimerPlayOff” will be displayed.
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9
COPYING PROCEDURE
About copying
★ Copying can be performed easily from the set’s CD unit onto the CD-R unit.
★ There are two copying speeds (normal and high) and four copying modes.
• The mode switches as described below each time the normal speed copying button (NORMAL) or the high speed copying
button (HIGH) is pressed.
• The recording level is automatically set to the default value (0.0 dB).
• The repeat and random play modes are canceled when the copy mode is set.
• During normal speed copying you can listen to the sound as you copy.
• During high speed copying no sound is produced.
• No signals are output from the digital outputs during high speed copying.
• During copying, buttons other than the CD or CD-R stop buttons do not function.
• When CD TEXT compatible CDs are copied, the disc names and track names are also copied.
★ When copying, switch the relay mode to the normal or dual mode. Copying is not possible in the relay or mix mode.
Relay mode Relay Mix Dual Normal
Copying ✕✕❍❍
★ For optimum recording, make sure there are no fingerprints, scratches or dust on the signal surface of the source side CD or
the CD-R/RW.
★ The auto track function is always activated in the copying mode. It is not possible to assign track numbers manually.
(See page 6.)
Disc dubbing: Entire CDs or programmed tracks can be recorded onto a CD-R/RW.
(“All Tr Dubb” is displayed.)
Make CD: Entire CDs or programmed travks can be copied onto a CD-R/RW then finalized automatically.
(“Make CD Dubb” is displayed.)
1TR dubbing: In this mode, single tracks on CDs can be copied.
(“1Tr Dubbing” is displayed.)
Scan REC dubbing: In this mode, the desired tracks can be selected from CDs and copied.
(“Scan Rec Dub” is displayed.)
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• Digital copying may not be possible due to SCMS restrictions if “SCMS ENA” is set at “Copy management” in the setup
mode. In this case, copying is automatically performed at normal speed and using analog signals. (See page 6.)
• Analog signal copying is always performed in the normal speed mode.
• If when the copying mode is set the recordable time on the CD-R/RW is shorter than the time of the CD source you are
trying to copy, “CD-R Short” is displayed and both the CD and CD-R units are set to the stop mode. If this happens,
check the disc’s recordable time. (However, when recording track numbers 21 or higher from a source CD containing
over 20 tracks, “CD-R Short” may not be displayed even if the source time you want to record is longer than the
recordable time on the CD-R/RW.)
• If the disc name has already been input on the disc on which you are recording, only the track names are copied.
• For some CDs, the text cannot be copied because of copyright protection. In this case “Text Protect” is
displayed.
• Do not turn off the power or unplug the power cord while “Now PMA Rec” is displayed after recording is completed.
Doing so may render the disc unusable.
(11) Copy management
★ Serial copy management on/off selection. (See page 6 for a description of SCMS.)
1
Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the
remote control to display “SCMS Set?”.
2
Press the enter button and set the copy management.
3
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons on the remote control unit to turn the copy
management.
• The selected mode indication will flash. “ENA./INH.”
4
Press the enter button to set the copy management.
•“SCMS ENA.” or “SCMS INH.” will be displayed.
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NOTES:
• SCMS INH: Digital recording is possible without this restriction even if the recording source contains a copy prohibit
code, but in this case the copy prohobit code is written on the recorded disc. In addition, a copy prohibit
code is writen on the recorded disc even if the recording source does not have a copy prohibit code.
• SCMC ENA: Inkeeping with SCMS, digital recording is not possible if the recording source contains a copy prohibit code.
Final Tr
Final Tr
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Final Tr
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• Analog signal dubbing
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NOTE:
• If you wish to input text data, select the “All Tr Dubb” mode. With CD-R discs, text data cannot be input after the
disc has been finalized.
(1) Copying entire discs
★ If the program modes are set for the CD unit beforehand, copying is performed accordingly.
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Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.
2
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.
3
Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display “All Tr Dubb” or “Make CD
Dubb”.
4
Press the enter button to set the copying mode.
• The CD unit is set to the pause mode, the CD-R unit to the recording standby mode.
5
Press the CD or CD-R unit’s play button.
• Copying starts.
• If the “Make CD” mode has been selected, finalization starts automatically after copying is completed. (See Page
27.) Once finalization is completed the stop mode is set automatically.
• To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.
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(2) Copying one track at a time
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1
Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.
2
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.
3
Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display “1Tr Dubbing”.
4
Press the enter button to set the copying mode.
• The CD unit is set to the pause mode.
5
Use the CD unit’s automatic search buttons to select the track you want to record.
6
Press the CD or CD-R unit’s play button.
• Copying starts.
• When copying is completed, the CD-R unit is stopped.
• To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.
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1
Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit.
2
Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit.
3
Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display “Scan Rec Dub”.
4
Press the enter button to set the copying mode.
• Intro scan playback starts on the CD unit.
• The “PROG” indicator lights.
5
Set the tracks you want to record.
• For tracks you want to record, press the enter button.
• For tracks you do no want to record, press the automatic search forward button.
✽ Once all the tracks have been scanned, the CD unit is set to the pause mode, “Choice OK?” is displayed.
• Check the settings on the music calendar, and if they are OK press the enter button.
• If the settings are wrong, press the stop button then repeat steps 1 to 5.
✽ “No Entry” is displayed if no tracks have been selected.
6
Press the CD or CD-R unit’s play button.
• Copying starts.
• When copying is completed, the CD-R unit is stopped.
• To stop in the middle of copying, press the stop button on the CD or CD-R unit.
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(3) Selecting tracks to be copied while scanning CDs and copying the selected tracks
★ The intro scan playing time can be set at the setup menu (Page 12).
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RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES
• When recording on an already recorded disc, recording automatically starts from the end of the section last recorded. When
doing so, pay attention to the remaining time.
• To clear the entire content of the disc and record from the beginning, first erase the entire disc. “(2) Erasing the tracks” Page
28.
• To assure accurate recording, record with an ambient temperature of 30 °C or less.
• Recording may stop if the unit is subject to shocks during recording. If recording stops, it may no longer be possible to use the
disc normally. (“Disc Error”)
• Switch to the normal or dual mode when recording. Operation is not possible in the relay or mix mode.
Relay mode Relay Mix Dual Normal
Copying ✕✕❍❍
★ Your recorder offers several recording modes.
★ Setting is possible using the method of “Setup Method” on Page 10.
Recording Modes
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• To make a synchronized recording of the complete disc or a program simply by
starting the source.
• In this mode, finalization is performed automatically after synchronized recording
of all the tracks.
• To make a synchronized recording of a single track simply by starting the source.
• To manually start a recording simply by pressing the REC button.
Disc Synchro
Make CD
1Tr Synchro
Synchro Off
NOTES:
• Analog recording is not possible in the Make CD mode.
• Use the copy mode to record HDCDs. Such discs may not be recorded
properly when recording from the exterior.
• Do not turn off the power or unplug the power cord while “Now PMA
Rec” is displayed after recording is completed. Doing so may render the
disc unusable.
Some remarks on recording:
• When Auto track is ON (default setting), track numbers will automatically be increased during recording.
• By programming the source first, a compilation can be recorded.
NOTE:
• A maximum of 30 tracks can be set to be recorded. After setting 30 tracks, “Choice OK?” is displayed and more
tracks can not be set.
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1. Manual recording
(1) Starting analog recording
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Turn on the power.
Load the CD-R/RW disc that is to be recorded.
Press the input switching button (INPUT) and select the analog source.
• The “ANALOG” or “ANALOG XLR” display will light.
Perform the operation of “Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode ” on Page 10 and select the Synchro
off mode.
4
When using an already recorded Disc, press the TIME button to check the recordable time.
• The time display switches between the total recorded time and the recordable time each time the TIME button is
pressed.
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Perform the operation of “Setup Method” on Page 10 and select on/off of the ATM function.
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.
Press the record button (4 REC).
• The recording standby mode is set.
Adjust the recording level with the jog dial and press the enter button.
• Adjust the input level adjustment control (INPUT LEVEL) so that the “OVER” indicator does not light even when the
volume is loudest. After adjusting, set the source to be recorded to the standby mode.
✽ The recording level can be set in advance using the menu mode.
• The set recording level will be stored in memory, but this data might be lost if the unit is not connected to a power
source for 2 to 3 days.
Press the play button (
1 PLAY).
• Recording starts.
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.
(2) Starting digital recording
• This set includes a sampling rate converter.
When recording DATs or satellite broadcasts (32 kHz or 48 kHz) whose digital input signal sampling frequency is different from
that of CD (44.1 kHz), the sampling frequency is automatically converted to 44.1 kHz.
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Load the CD-R/RW disc that is to be recorded.
When using an already recorded Disc, press the TIME button to check the recordable time.
• The time display switches between the total recorded time and the recordable time each time the TIME button is pressed.
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Press the input switching button (INPUT) and select the digital source (Optical or Coaxial).
• The indicator for the selected input source (“OPT” or “COAX”) lights.
Press the record button (
4 REC).
• The recording standby mode is set.
• If the “D. in” indicator is flashing, check the connections to the digital input jacks.
Press the play button (
1 PLAY).
• Recording starts.
Play the selection to be recorded on the CD player, etc.
NOTES:
•“CD” can be selected by pressing the input selector button, but manual recording from the set’s CD unit is only possible in the dual
mode. (Refer to “Dual mode” on Page 26, 27).
• When you do not wish to change the digital recording level, set the jog dial so that “Level 00.0dB” is displayed. The recording
will be made without changing the input signal level.
• The recording level can be adjusted over a range of – ∞ to +12 dB for analog and digital input recording. Note that the displayed
setting values may include a degree of error in terms of calculation processing.
• When the recording level is – ∞, “Level---.-dB” is displayed and audio is not output.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit)
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, MD recorder, etc.
Adjust the recording level with the jog dial and press the enter button.
• Adjust the input level adjustment control (INPUT LEVEL) so that the “OVER” indicator does not light even when the volume is
loudest. After adjusting, set the source to be recorded to the standby mode.
✽ The recording level can be set in advance using the menu mode.
• The set recording level will be stored in memory, but this data might be lost if the unit is not connected to a power source for 2
to 3 days.
3
Perform the operation of “Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode” on Page 10 and select the Synchro off mode.
6
Perform the operation of “Setup Method” on Page 10 and select on/off of the ATM function.
Select the CD-R side.
Select the CD-R side.
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• Track numbers can be added during recording regardless of the recording mode.
1
During recording, press the record button (4 REC).
• When the record button (
4 REC) is pressed during recording, a
track number is added at that point.
• A new track number cannot be added for approximately 4
seconds after the last track number.
Press the record button (4 REC).
1st track 2nd track
1st track 2nd track
(Recording continues.)
(5) Stopping recording temporarily
• Recording can be stopped temporarily then resumed from the same point.
2
During recording, press the pause button (3 PAUSE).
• When the pause button (
3 PAUSE) is pressed during
recording, the pause mode is set at that point and the track
number changes.
• Press the play button (
1 PLAY) to resume recording.
q Press the pause button (3 PAUSE).
w Press the play button (1 PLAY).
(3) Stopping recording
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During recording, press the stop button (2 STOP).
• The stop mode is set automatically once the end of the recordable time is reached.
NOTES:
• When performing digital recording of CD or MD, the track numbers are recorded automatically. (See Page 6.)
• When recording digital sources other than CD or MD, track numbers are automatically added when blank sections are
detected. (See Page 6.)
• During digital recording from CD or MD, the track number may not change if the same track is programmed twice in a
row or if the single track repeat mode is set.
• It is not possible to conduct digital input recording from digitally recorded CD-R/RW discs, MDs or DATs if “SCMS ENA.”
is set at “Copy management” in the setup mode. In this case, either switch to analog input recording or set “SCMS
INH.” in the setup mode.
• To eject the Disc if the “Copy Prohibit” or “Dig.Unlock” message is displayed during digital recording and
the recording pause mode is set, first press the stop button (
2 STOP), then press the open/close button (5
OPEN/CLOSE) to eject the Disc.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (Remote control unit)
• A blank section of approximately 2 seconds is inserted before recording resumes.
(4) Adding track numbers during recording
Select the CD-R side.
Select the CD-R side.
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2. Synchronized recording of the Disc
(DISC SYNCHRO)
★ This mode is used when recording all the tracks of the CD or MD on the playback side.
★ Please also see “Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level” on Page 11.
NOTE:
• If you wish to input text data, select the “Disc Synchro” mode. With CD-R discs, text data cannot be input after
the disc has been finalized.
1
Perform the operation of “Manual recording” on Page 16, perform the settings of the input jacks and the recording
level, and set the stop mode.
2
Perform the procedure at “Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode” on Page 10 and select the disc
synchro mode or the make CD mode.
• The “SYNC” indication will light.
3
Press the record button (4 REC).
• The recording pause mode is set and “Disc Synchro” or “Make CD” is displayed.
4
Use a CD player, cassette deck or other source to play the tracks that you wish to record.
• Recording will start automatically.
• In the make CD mode, finalization is performed automatically after recording stops.
✽ Please also see “Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level” on Page 11.
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3. Synchronized recording of the single track
(1Tr SYNCHRO)
★ This mode is used to record only one track.
★ Please also see “Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level” on Page 11.
1
Perform the operation of “Manual recording” on Page 16, set the input jacks and the recording level, and set the stop
mode.
2
Perform the operation of “Setup Method (2) Setting the Synchro Recording Mode” on Page 10 and select the track
synchro mode.
• The “1Tr SYNC” indication lights.
3
Press the record button (4 REC).
• This sets the record-pause mode and displays “1Tr Synchro”.
4
Use a CD player, cassette deck or other source to play the tracks that you wish to record.
• Recording will start automatically.
✽ Please also see “Setup Method (3) Setting the Synchro Recording Level” on Page 11.
(Main unit) (Remote control unit) (Main unit) (Remote control unit)
• To stop synchro recording, press the stop button.
• To stop synchro recording, press the stop button.
• If there is a soundless section of 3 seconds or more, recording stops when the next track starts.
• Recording stops if there is a soundless section of 10 seconds or more.
Select the CD-R side. Select the CD-R side.
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4. Fade-in and fade-out recording
★ It is possible to record by gradually increasing the volume (fade-in) or decreasing it (fade-out).
(1) Fade-in recording
✽ Also refer to “Setup Method (5) Fade-in time setting” (Page 11).
1
2
Perform the procedure at “Manual recording” step 1 to 8 (Page 16).
Start playing the selection you want to record on the CD player, cassette deck, etc.
3
Press the fader button on the remote control unit.
•“Fade In” is displayed, and “FADE” flashes during the fade in operation.
• The recorded sound is gradually increased from a recording level of – ∞ to the set recording level in the set time.
(2) Fade-out recording
✽ Also refer to “Setup Method (6) Fade-out time setting” (Page 11).
1
During recording, press the fader button on the remote control unit.
•“Fade Out” is displayed, and “FADE” flashes during the fade out operation.
• The recorded sound is gradually decreased from the set recording level to a recording level of -– ∞ in the set time.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
1. Starting playback
First try playing the tracks in order.
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Load the disc to be played.
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• Press the PLAY button (1) to start CD play.
•“
1”lights up and the track number and track time of the track in play appear on the display.
• Press the TIME button once, twice or three times to see:
Remaining track time, total remaining time, elapsed track time.
NOTE:
•“No Disc” will be displayed at such times as when a disc is not loaded, the disc cannot be read properly due to
scratches or dirt, or the disc is loaded upside down.
2. Stopping playback
3
Press the stop button (2 STOP).
• Playback stops.
• The stop mode is set automatically once all the tracks on the disc have been played.
(Main unit)
Select the deck to be operated.
(Remote control unit)
NOTE:
• The fade in/out recording function does not work in the synchro or copy recording modes. Record manually if you want to
use the fade in/out function.
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(2) Searching backward
2
During playback, press and hold in the manual search reverse
button (
6).
• Normal playback resumes from the point at which the button
is released.
• Manual search stops and playback starts if the beginning of
the first track on the disc is reached while pressing the
manual search reverse button (
6).
• For high-speed backward search without hearing the sound,
press the manual search reverse button (
6) while in the
pause mode.
Press and hold in the manual search
reverse button (6).
4th
track
5th
track
6th
track
Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip
NOTE:
• There may be a slight break in the sound when returning to normal playback from the manual search mode.
3. Finding the beginnings of tracks during playback ……………………………………………………………
Automatic Search
(1) Moving ahead to the beginning of the next track
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Press the automatic search forward button (9).
• During the search operation, press the automatic search
forward button (
9 ) again to move further on to the
beginning of the following track.
Press the automatic search forward button (9).
2nd track 3rd track 4th track
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VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
In addition to normal playback, the DN-C550R also offers the playback functions described below.
1. Playing a certain track (remote control unit only) …………………………………………………………………
Direct Search
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2. Finding the desired position while listening to the sound ………………………………………………………
Manual Search
• Use this function to skip rapidly through the disc while listening to the sound.
This function comes in handy when you want to find a certain section within a long track.
(1) Searching forward
1
During playback, press and hold in the manual search forward
button (
7).
• Normal playback resumes from the point at which the button
is released.
• Playback stops if the end of the last track on the disc is
reached while pressing the manual search forward button
(
7).
• For high-speed forward search without hearing the sound,
press the manual search forward button (
7) while in the
pause mode.
Press and hold in the manual search forward
button (7).
2nd
track
3rd
track
4th
track
Playback Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip
1
Use the number buttons (1 to 10) and the +10 button to input the number of the desired track.
• For example:
Press button to listen to the 4th track, buttons and to listen to the 12th track, , and to
listen to the 30th track. Playback begins from that track.
10+10+102+104
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Select the deck to be operated.
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